Full 2026 World Ducati Week programme unveiled

With the 2026 World Ducati Week less than a month away, the Bologna-based manufacturer has officially presented its full programme as it prepares to welcome thousands of Ducatisti from all over the world. 

This year’s event will celebrate Ducati’s 100th anniversary, and as such, a very special programme has been revealed, starting with the star-studded Race of Champions line-up. 

The race is scheduled to get underway on Sunday, 5 July, with the likes of Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia, Fabio di Giannantonio, Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer all set to feature. WorldSBK record breaker Nicolo Bulega will also be part of the race alongside many other stars from the series, including two-time champion Alvaro Bautista. 

British racers Tarran Mackenzie and Tommy Bridewell will also be part of the Lenovo Race of Champions.

For off-road enthusiasts, there will be a dedicated exhibition area where the likes of Italian MX1 Prestige champion Alessandro Lupino, Ducati Factory Racing MXGP rider Andrea Bonacorsi, and four-time S1GP world champion Marc-Reiner Schmidt will be in attendance.

Ducati has also revealed a new challenge for attendees, which is officially named FantaWDW. The gaming experience will allow people to take part in “daily missions and challenges, predictions, strategies and teams built with your favorite Ducati riders”, according to Ducati. Prizes can be won during Lenovo Race of Champions and the brand-new V2 Future Champ Ducati Academy race.

The interactive experiences don’t end there, though, as an augmented reality headset will allow visitors to view a full-scale 1:1 Multistrada V4 S. Fans will have the chance to customize it through an interface system, while also choosing different options that are available in the Factory Ducati Made programme. 

Ducati has also confirmed the return of its traditional Lap of Honour, where past and present champions with the Italian company will tour the Misano circuit together. Attendees will also have the chance to take part in a parade of their own on Friday 3 July, before heading off to Ducati’s official beach club. 

Additionally, Ducati will be using its WDW stage to show off a brand-new model from its world premiere programme, while the new Superleggera V4 Centenario will be displayed for the first time in front of the public.

Also making an appearance will be the new ten-strong, Collezione 100 line-up, which features a mix of Panigale, Streetfighter, Monster, Diavel and XDiavel, Hypermotard, DesertX and Multistrada models that are inspired by a landmark bike or special moment from the last 100 years. Each bike is limited to just 100 units worldwide. 

Finally, there will be plenty of opportunities for the public to venture out on track as part of dedicated track sessions, whether that’s on your own bike, or a Panigale V4 S from Ducati. 

You can find out more information about the event (takes place 3–5 July), as well as how to buy tickets, on the official Ducati website.

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